Ephrata Manor

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• Feb 2, 2026·health survey

  Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Sep 20, 2024·health survey

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Nov 3, 2023·health survey

  Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  Nursing and Physician Services

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Dec 16, 2022·health survey

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm